- Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother after a brief illness.
- His brother David Chukwueze shared the sad news and posted his condolences on Instagram.
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother after a brief illness.
The heartbreaking news was announced by his brother, David Chukwueze, who took to Instagram to share an emotional message mourning the sudden death of his mother.
Although details about her illness have not been disclosed, her family’s statement prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans, teammates and well-wishers in Nigeria and beyond.
Samuel Chukwueze, who plays club football in Europe and represents Nigeria at international level, has yet to comment publicly on the defeat.
Supporters continue to send prayers and messages of comfort to the Chukweize family during this difficult time.
In other news… Former Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi lacks the political muscle needed to win elections in Nigeria’s core northern region, Nigeria’s Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Minister Hanatu Musa Musawa says.
Musawa made the comments during a recent Politico interview in which she dismissed Obi’s chances of gaining significant electoral support in the north, citing entrenched regional dynamics and political structures.
The minister said Obi’s political appeal did not match the reality of northern voting patterns and insisted he could do little to change the outcome in the region.
“Peter Obi won’t do anything in the heart of the north that will win him an election,” Musawa said.
She went on to compare Obi’s political movement to the early presidential attempts of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who failed several times but ultimately won with the support of a broader political coalition.
“His actions remind me of Buhari in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Buhari tried to win on his own many times but failed until Tinubu stepped in,”he said.
Musawa explained that Buhari’s ultimate success was achieved through strategic alliances, particularly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which helped him gain national recognition beyond his traditional support base.
Her comments come amid recent political developments involving Peter Obi, who announced his defection from the Labor Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi said the move was motivated by patriotism and a desire to save Nigeria from what he said was the failure of the APC-led government.
